Jowita
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jowita: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2015.
Jowita is a Polish feminine name derived from the Latin *Jovis*, meaning “of Jupiter” or “related to the sky father,” making it a distant cousin of the name Jove. It entered Polish use through the medieval Latin name Jovita, borne by a 2nd-century Christian martyr. One of its most celebrated bearers is Polish actress Jowita Budnik, known for her award-winning role in the film *The Welts*. In music, Jowita Miondlikowska brings the name to pop audiences. While no major places directly share the root, the name shares its celestial origin with the month of June and the planet Jupiter. Though rare in Scotland, Jowita brings a Continental elegance that has appeared in registration records as families with Polish heritage have settled there, offering a distinctive option for parents seeking something melodic and uncommon.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20153 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y